Kentucky Hot Browns

Kentucky Hot Browns

Makes 4 servings  |   Hands-on Time: 20 minutes  |   Total Time: 35 minutes

 

Ingredients

  • 4 thick white bread slices
  • 3/4 pound sliced roasted turkey
  • Mornay Sauce (see recipe below)
  • 1 cup (4-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 bacon slices, cooked

Preparation

  • 1. Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until toasted.
  • 2. Arrange bread slices in 4 lightly greased broiler-safe individual baking dishes. Top bread with turkey slices. Pour hot Mornay Sauce over turkey. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • 3. Broil 6 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned; remove from oven. Top sandwiches with tomatoes and bacon. Serve immediately.

Mornay Sauce

Makes 4 Cups  |  Hands-on time: 10 minutes  |  Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup (2-oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  • Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.